Episode 1
Rocky Bentwood Cradle I
Sep 19, 2015
Part 1 of 2. A rocking cradle modeled after one spotted in the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul is crafted in the Season 35 premiere.
Episode 2
Rocky Bentwood Cradle II
Sep 26, 2015
Conclusion. A rocking cradle is completed with pine sides and rockers. A lathe-turned carrier bar joins it all together.
Episode 3
Stamp Out Cookie Carving!
Oct 3, 2015
Woodcarver Mary May joins Roy to carve springerle cookie molds for every occasion.
Episode 4
Double Drawer Shaker Table
Oct 10, 2015
How to cut the mortise and tenon joints for the legs and frame of a Shaker table.
Episode 5
Groovers and Shakers
Oct 17, 2015
The dovetailed and grooved construction techniques found inside Shaker drawers are detailed.
Episode 6
Turning Shaker Knobs
Oct 24, 2015
Cherry knobs for Shaker furniture are turned on a foot-powered lathe. Also: finishing a joined table top.
Episode 7
Cross Cut Conundrum
Oct 31, 2015
How to use a cross-cutting wood saw.
Episode 8
Bowl Carving with Peter Follansbee
Nov 7, 2015
Master craftsman Peter Follansbee joins Roy to hew huge bowls from poplar & sycamore wood.
Episode 9
Hollows & Rounds
Nov 14, 2015
These most basic molding planes also prove the most versatile as we look at making and using wooden hollows and rounds.
Episode 10
Welsh Stick Chair I
Nov 21, 2015
Roy makes this country cousin of the Windsor chair using the same tools and techniques.
Episode 11
Welsh Stick Chair II
Nov 28, 2015
The challenge of the Welsh stick chair continues as Roy shapes spindles and backs for a proper sit-down.
Episode 12
Tool Smithing with Peter Ross
Dec 5, 2015
Dividers, calipers and turning tools take shape as master blacksmith Peter Ross shows Roy the art of tool-making.
Episode 13
Plain Pine Box
Dec 12, 2015
Roy looks into the simplest form of furniture, the plain pine box.
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